Academic Program Orientations

A female student at her computer on an interactive call with an instructor

What to expect:

  • Meet your coordinator and/or faculty
  • Find out the expectations of your specific program
  • Meet your fellow classmates
  • Get an opportunity to ask questions

What to ask:

  • What do I need for day 1?
  • Are classes held online or in-person?
  • What materials or equipment do I need?
  • How do I add/drop classes?
  • Who do I contact for academic support?
  • How do I connect with my faculty?
  • What safety procedures and protocols should I be aware of?

Select your academic centre tab below,then yourindividual programand follow the link to register for your specific program orientation. The date of your program orientation will be shown beneath the name of your academic centre, and location and time will be on the registration form. Not sure what program you're in? Check your invoice or StuView for the correct program code and name.

Only register for these events if you are beginning as a new student in the coming term.

If you require an accommodation, please indicate on your registration form, and email us with your name, student ID number, and accommodation request atorientation@georgebrown.ca.

Arts, Design, & Information Technology

CENTRE FOR ARTS, DESIGN, & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

School of Computer Technology - Wednesday, August 30

School of Fashion Studies - Wednesday, August 30

Jewellery - Wednesday, August 30

School of Design - Tuesday, August 29

School of Performing Arts - Wednesday, August 30

School of Media - Thursday, August 31

Notes:

  • Post graduate media programs P408/418/409/400/410 will have their orientation during the first day of class.
  • Theatre programs will have their orientations during their first day of class, please refer to mailings from your academic area.

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Business

CENTRE FOR BUSINESS

All Business programs will have their academic orientations on Thursday, August 31, 2023, unless otherwise noted.

School of Human Resources

School of Marketing

School of Management

School of Accounting & Finance

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Health Sciences

CENTRE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

School of Dental Health

School of Health Services Management

School of Health and Wellness

Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing

Notes:

  • S407 Clinical Methods in Orthotics/Prosthetics will have their orientation on the first day of class.
  • All other post graduate nursing programs not listed will have their orientations on the first day of class.

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Community Services & Early Childhood

CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES & EARLY CHILDHOOD

School of Social and Community Services - Tuesday, August 29, 2023

School of Deaf and Deafblind Services

Notes:

  • C302 Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL - English) will host their orientation on campus, Wednesday, Sept 6. Please refer to mailings from your academic area with additional details.
  • C100 / C118 / C148 / C116 Early Childhood programs will have their mandatory orientations on Friday, September 1, 2023. Please refer to mailings from your academic area with additional details.
  • C130 Early Childhood mandatory orientation will take place on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Please refer to mailings from your academic area with additional details.
  • C302 Bachelor of Early Childhood orientation will take place on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Construction & Engineering Technologies

CENTRE FOR CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Angelo DelZotto School of Construction Management

School of Apprenticeship and Skilled Trades

School of Mechanical Engineering Technologies

School of Architectural Studies

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

CENTRE FOR HOSPITALITY & CULINARY ARTS

Thursday, August 31, 2023

George Brown Chef School

School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Preparatory & Liberal Studies

CENTRE FOR PREPARATORY & LIBERAL STUDIES

Thursday, August 31, 2023

School of Work & College Preparation

School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Notes:

  • A108/A109Pre-Health Sciences will be contacted directly by their program area with details of their 2-part orientation.
  • R101/R105English for Academic Purposes - please refer to mailings from your academic area about your orientation dates.

Missed your orientation?Connect with your faculty so they can advise you on how to access the recording (if available)

Land acknowledgement

George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.


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